About Me
Hello, my name is Rachel!
For questions or contributions: vintagecoachie@gmail.com
If you’re on social media, you may recognize me as @vintagecoachie from Instagram or TikTok. I'm a vintage Coach collector with a fondness for the 60s-70s, and researcher at heart. My Coach journey began in 2016 when I thrifted my first vintage bag, and the rest, as they say, is history!
While I have a deep love for the handbags themselves, my true passion lies in investigating the history of the brand and uncovering the secrets that have long been a mystery to collectors. My hobby of researching vintage publications and documenting old ads has really opened the door to so much previously unknown information- SO much information that I just couldn't keep it all to myself, and thus created my "newspaper archive" for all to enjoy :)
In 2023 I had the opportunity to visit the Coach Archive in New York City, which was the most amazing experience, and a memory I wish cherish forever. It was truly inspiring to see the roots of the brand, through the colorful Cashin years, through the 80s and 90s classics, and the evolution of design up until today. I was able to see so many new-to-me things, and gathered some knowledge along the way...
Having a place to put all these puzzle pieces together has been incredibly rewarding, and it's my sincere hope that you'll find this site a useful resource on your own vintage journey. Thank you again to all of the wonderful people who have contributed their photos to make this happen, I appreciate you all!
♥️ Rachel
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Some of the photos on this site are my own, but many are not and have been noted. Please be sure to credit the appropriate individuals if you share any of this content. Thank you!